plait
US /pleɪt/
UK /pleɪt/

1.
trança
a single length of hair or other material made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid
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She wore her long hair in a neat plait.
Ela usava o cabelo comprido em uma trança arrumada.
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The rope was made from several strong plaits.
A corda foi feita de várias tranças fortes.
1.
trançar
form (hair, rope, or other material) into a plait or plaits
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She began to plait her daughter's hair.
Ela começou a trançar o cabelo da filha.
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He learned how to plait straw to make baskets.
Ele aprendeu a trançar palha para fazer cestas.